Explore free, easy-to-follow library created for eco-mindful artists by Vegesent. Find step-by-step guides, sustainable art ideas, and eco-friendly material tips — all in one thoughtfully curated space. Whether you’re starting your ethical art journey or refining your sustainable practice, this resource is here to support you.
Sustainability in Art: Eco-Friendly Practices and Green Initiatives
Discover how artists can embrace sustainability through eco-friendly materials, zero-waste techniques, and ethical production. This guide explores green initiatives that reduce environmental impact while fostering creativity. Learn practical steps to create art responsibly, protect our planet, and inspire positive change within the art community and beyond. Join the movement toward a greener artistic future.
Is Acrylic Sustainable? An Honest Guide for Eco-Mindful Artists
Is acrylic truly eco-friendly? Explore acrylic paint environmental impact, acrylic sustainability issues, and the best eco friendly paints for artists. Learn how acrylic contributes to microplastic pollution and discover beautiful, ethical eco friendly alternatives to acrylic paint for mindful creatives.
Street Art and Sustainability: An Interview with the co-Curator of Kosmos Festival
Can art challenge the status quo while nurturing the planet? Join Veronika Vegesent in conversation with Veera Vartiainen, curator of Kosmos Festival, as they explore the evolving world of sustainable artwork. From plastic-free installations to the raw realities of eco-conscious creativity, this interview offers unfiltered insights, resilience lessons, and bold ideas for artists committed to positive change.
Supporting Independent Art Suppliers: A Greener Alternative
Discover how supporting independent suppliers of eco friendly art supplies can reduce your environmental footprint and nurture your local art community. This guide explores the benefits of choosing sustainable, small-scale suppliers and how artists can drive market trends through conscious material choices.
Upcycling: Transforming "Waste" into Unique Artworks
Upcycling allows us to create thought-provoking art while contributing to Helsinki's circular economy goals.
Let's challenge ourselves to see the artistic potential in the discarded and forgotten. By transforming waste into art, we not only create unique pieces but also spark important conversations about consumption and waste in our society.
Sustainable Packaging for Art Sales and Commissions
If each of the approximately 5,000 professional artists in Finland switched to sustainable packaging, we could potentially prevent tons of plastic waste from entering our environment each year.
As international artists based in Helsinki, our choices can have a global ripple effect. We can inspire artists and art lovers worldwide to reconsider their packaging choices, amplifying our impact far beyond Finland's borders.
Embracing Circular Economy: A New norm for Artists
Explore the transformative power of the circular economy in art. This guide unveils practical recycled art ideas and innovative approaches to art recycling, demonstrating how you can create stunning art made with recycled materials. Discover a new dimension to your artistic identity by embracing sustainable practices.
The Environmental Impact of Artist Studios (and How to Minimize It)
By minimizing the environmental impact of our studios, we're not just creating art – we're crafting a sustainable legacy. We're showing that artistic expression and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand, a message that resonates deeply with Helsinki's values.
Sourcing Sustainable & Ethical Art Supplies: More Than Shopping
As artists, the materials we choose tell a story beyond the canvas. In this article, Veronika, founder of Vegesent, shares her approach to sourcing eco friendly art supplies in Helsinki and reflects on what eco art truly means today. Discover practical strategies for integrating sustainability into your art practice while supporting ethical, local, and planet-friendly options.